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Typical Costs

Solar water heating system—saves 2,200 kWh/year
Pacific Power customer

$8,500    Total installed cost*
-    $880     Energy Trust incentive ($0.40/kWh)
$7,620   Amount homeowner pays contractor
- $1,320    Oregon tax credit ($0.60/kWh, $1,500 cap)
- $2,286   Federal tax credit (30% of $7,620)
$4,014    Final cost to homeowner

*Prices for solar water heating systems range from $6,500–$10,000